You do a great job of showing what leadership is. It's not getting out in front barking orders, or standing behind cracking a whip. It's understanding your people, being a mentor, asking hard questions, taking risks, pushing your people to take risks, and supporting them when risks don't pan out. You do great with Cap. And with all the characters, but especially Cap.

I really enjoyed this. Hope you have a good New Year!

Avengers Fan chapter 5 . 12/22/2012

This story is amazing! I really really like it and can't wait till the next chapter! :D

I read something a while back that people who were on the healthier end of the mental health spectrum were faster to ask for and avail themselves of help - therapists, psychologists, etc. - than people on the less healthy end. Healthy people tended to realize 'this is a momentary aberration; I can be better than this; I'm able to trust these people to help me.' Whereas unhealthy people tended to wallow, thinking their problem was an inseparable part of who they were and that it was beyond help.

Since then, I've realized that characters in drama tend to be on the unhealthy end. Even among heroes, it's rare for a character to be allowed to grow past a mental or behavioral issue and become a well-adjusted human being. Seeing the rest of the Avengers responding with empathy and support is really awesome. Even in fanfiction, I think it's a rare thing.

This is really interesting. I like how you have the dreams at the beginning unraveling a bit more of Tony's time in space each chapter. I also like the idea of an avengers mansion, want to huggle Steve for trying not to intrude, and slap Clint for being insensitive. But that's just me.

ANYWAY, I'm looking forward to more from you! Please don't take too long to update and keep up the good work!